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New recruits sworn in as State Troopers in State Capitol ceremony

Thirty-seven recruits became Arkansas State Troopers tonight during a graduation ceremony held in the State Capitol rotunda. After being tested and interviewed, this class of new Troopers was chosen from a pool of 420 applicants. The recruits started their training program on October 13, 2024, at the State Police Training Academy in Little Rock. Over the…

ByChris FultonMarch 31, 20250Comments

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Distracted driving leading cause of car crashes on Arkansas roads

Arkansas State Troopers and local agencies increased enforcement of distracted driving laws beginning yesterday, April 4. The operation will target drivers who are texting and driving as well as violating other distracted driving laws. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over twenty-nine thousand people perished in automobile accidents involving distracted driving from…

ByAlison FultonApril 5, 20220Comments

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Steer clear of unsafe spirits this holiday season; Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

One person died every 52 minutes as the result of drunk driving crashes on U.S. streets and highways during 2019. Even during the joyous Christmas season, the deadly statistics continue to mount. This holiday season, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is partnering with Arkansas law enforcement agencies to spread…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffDecember 13, 20210Comments

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